The maritime industry is expanding and improving port and harbor infrastructure. Join our Ports and Marine team and let's navigate these waters together to find solutions for our clients. expanding which similarly demands the same from its port and harbor infrastructure. At Stantec, we help port owners and operators achieve their development goals, adapt and augment their infrastructure to a changing world, and deliver results from their assets. Working within the context of the ports we serve, our Ports and Marine Terminals (PMT) team provides planning, engineering, inspection, and asset management services that fit the needs of our clients and improves the overall transportation system. Our breadth of project types and depth of expertise consistently ranks us as a top ten Marine and Ports Facilities firm by Engineering News Record. We’re regularly delivering some of the world’s most ambitious projects in container, oil and gas, bulk, cruise, and ferry terminals as well as shipyard and naval facilities. Join our dynamic Ports and Marine team, and let’s navigate these waters together to find solutions for our clients.

Your Opportunity

Do you want to help guide the future of ports in the United States and how our industry responds to the challenges of climate change, increasing cargo volumes, and adoption of net-zero systems and technologies? An exciting opportunity exists for a Project Manager to become part of our transportation business group in the Northeast, within our award-winning ports and marine terminals sector. Stantec’s transportation business group has a strong local presence and participates in many of the largest and most iconic transportation projects. In this position, you will have the opportunity to work as part of the PMT team of planners, engineers and technologists on multiple projects for a range of public and private sector clients, including marine terminal operators, port authorities, NAVFAC, and offshore wind developers.

You will have the opportunity to make impactful contributions to our consulting services team by working with autonomy on projects of high complexity and leading teams or projects through all phases of development. Your technical abilities with ports/marine experience as well as interpersonal skills will be put to good use in supporting the leadership of a positive team environment, collaborative work with multiple disciplines, and reinforcing a culture of safety. Through your broad consulting background, you will perform a variety of tasks which may include design & design management, condition inspections, rehabilitation planning/design, quality assurance, project management, mentorship, client account management, resource planning, proposal writing, and quality management.

A technical background in marine structures engineering is preferred. Alternative technical backgrounds in port planning and operations, civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, and electrical engineering are also desired. 

Your Key Responsibilities

Project Management:

Lead successful delivery of high-quality projects within budget and on schedule Effectively collaborate with others and lead design teams Identify project schedule and cost variances Develop and implement corrective action plans in a timely manner Have strong oral and written communication skills Preparing and presenting information to clients, the public, and other stakeholders Develop project scope, budget, and design approach for range of project sizes

Technical Project Delivery:

Support technical delivery on variety of port project types Identify innovative design solutions responding to client, site, and project constraints Perform quality reviews and provide technical guidance and oversight Complete assigned tasks at high quality levels while meeting schedule expectations and collaborating across diverse technical teams Develop engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates Author project reports and contribute to proposal technical approaches

People, Process, and Business Leadership:

Commitment to quality and continuous improvement Support quality management and safety plans Provide training, mentorship, and direction less experienced engineers Actively participate and lead organization of technical development and industry networking opportunities both internal and external Assist with client account management, business development, and marketing activities. Have team-oriented attitude, fostering positive team environment and collaborative work across multiple disciplines and geographies

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Working knowledge of relevant port and waterfront design guidelines Experience in preparation of construction drawings and specifications Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with project team, owners and clients Ability to produce technical reports and memorandums as well as contribute to proposals Able to independently manage multiple tasks and small projects Strong project management skills including oversight of project teams' budget and schedule performance Ability to lead individuals and teams on project assignments Proficient with STAAD software for structural finite element modeling or equivalent software packages Experience with CAD/BIM software including AutoCAD and Revit Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for site visits and inspections

Valued additional capabilities:

Strong grasp of seismic, mooring, and berthing design of marine structures Marine structures inspection and rehabilitation expertise Experience working for port authorities and private marine terminal companies Able to produce details in CAD/BIM and coordinate with senior CAD operators for drawing set development Involvement in technical standards committees for COPRI, PIANC, and local jurisdictions Post-graduate degree in civil/structural engineering or related field, Certificate in Port Engineering

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil/Structural Engineering & Licensed Professional Engineer Minimum of 10 years of experience including minimum 2 years in a project management role

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Additional Information Salary Range(s): Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s): Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range(s) for postings located in NYC/NY Min Pay Range: $126,600 Max Pay Range: $193,000 Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.